Avalanche Forecast
Dec 10th, 2011–Dec 11th, 2011
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: Glacier.
Glide cracks continue to be observed in unusual locations this season. Give these snowpack features a wide berth.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
There are recent strong winds have transported snow resulting in variable snowdepths widespread windslabs at treeline and above. St in the alpine. Some slopes will be loaded while others will be thin. Thin areas will be weaker.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Deep Persistent Slabs
A persistent weak layer near the bottom of the snowpack has caused large avalanches recently.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 4